The Amazing Race Season 1 starts at Central Park in New York City and we kick off our Amazing Race Season 1 itinerary with a couple of relaxing days in the Big Apple. While there are hundreds of hotels in New York City, below are some contemporary properties that caught our eye.
Andaz, Hyatt’s newest global brand, brings sophistication and simplicity in refreshing ways to the New York City hotel stay experience. Situated at the corner of Wall and Water streets, the 253-room Andaz Wall Street is located in New York’s prime financial district. Designed by the award-winning architectural firm Rockwell Group, the hotel will feature contemporary decor focusing on natural simplicity and comfort, and some of the largest guestrooms in New York City starting at 345 square feet. The Andaz Lounge — an open, communal space replacing the traditional lobby — is perfect for a quick coffee in the morning or impromptu drinks in the evenings. Complimentary amenities including wireless Internet, local phone calls, and a mini-bar with non-alcoholic beverages and snacks.
The Ink 48 Hotel is a modern facility that offers its guests plenty of amenities, including an on-site restaurant where they can enjoy a variety of meal choices. The hotel also offers a bar where guests can relax over drinks, as well as a fitness center and spa where they can enjoy a variety of services. The rooms of this hotel are comfortable and contemporary, and they offer guests plenty of contemporary comforts, including en suite bathrooms with bathrobes. All of the rooms are air conditioned and non-smoking for guests, and guests can also enjoy daily newspaper delivery and flat screen televisions with iPod docking stations. Guests of this New York hotel will be located in New York nearby to many of the area’s attractions, including Guggenheim Museum, Chelsea Piers, and the Empire State Building.
The Eventi Hotel New York City is in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York City. The hotel is just blocks away from Penn Station, Madison Square Garden and the Empire State Building. Guests have easy access to dining, entertainment and shopping venues located nearby. The Eventi Hotel New York City has 292 guest rooms and suites with floor-to-ceiling windows and original artworks. All accommodations are also equipped with LCD televisions, multi-line and cordless phones, desks, ergonomic chairs and alarm clocks. Wired/wireless Internet connections and bathrooms with luxurious amenities are also included. The Eventi Hotel New York City is a luxurious boutique-hotel that features a full-service spa, a fitness center and a concierge desk. For business travelers, the hotel provides a 24-hour business center and over 2,000-square-foot meeting space.